I'm so embarassed
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Originally Posted by least 
I hope you'll find the motivation you need to get sober for good. 
Thank you for your reply!
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Originally Posted by FreedomCA
Glad you are on track. Living Day 4 here and a lot more at peace.
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Originally Posted by Sushiroll
I would recommend putting the calculator away, what's done is done. I say that because I can relate and that negative train of thought can be hard to get off.
Forgive yourself.
Glad you're here.
Forgive yourself.
Glad you're here.
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Originally Posted by PhoenixJ
O4E- my suggestion is to joi lots of threads in the newcomer's forums. There is a thread to check in every 24h, for weekends, there is also a Class of December '19. I joined C/O March '16 and use it daily, I consider the people I have met a SR to be my friends. When I get depressed or sad- I post, read, share and learn.
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Since I'm retired, I can spend more time here.
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Welcome back Optimist4ever57 
We have all been there - no need to be embarrassed
There a lot of great advice in this thread already so I'll just re-iterate: I had to take drinking off the table as an option.
whatever my problem was, whatever my emotions were, there were other ways to deal with them.
Its not easy, but consistently and regularly using the support here helps
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We have all been there - no need to be embarrassed
There a lot of great advice in this thread already so I'll just re-iterate: I had to take drinking off the table as an option.
whatever my problem was, whatever my emotions were, there were other ways to deal with them.
Its not easy, but consistently and regularly using the support here helps
D
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Hi Optimist,
I love your username.
I'm a newcomer too even though I've been here forever. My last drink was on the 13th.
I decided awhile ago that disappearing from a place that's purpose is to help people with their drinking problems because I go back to drinking is really... counterproductive. Right? So here I am, trying again. Only this time, I'm not trying. I am doing. I am done. As bimini says (and I said above), I've had my last drink.
You mentioned cooking for others. There are agencies that have kitchens that do this - I've volunteered for one in my city from time to time. It's pretty fun, you meet other people, and don't have to clean up at home! If you're in the United States, I think you can call 311 anywhere and they will help you look for such a place.
Glad you're back with a vengeance!
p.s. Some people put that money in a jar and save it for a treat later on. You could go on a pretty nice trip for $4000.
I love your username.
I'm a newcomer too even though I've been here forever. My last drink was on the 13th.
I decided awhile ago that disappearing from a place that's purpose is to help people with their drinking problems because I go back to drinking is really... counterproductive. Right?
So here I am, trying again. Only this time, I'm not trying. I am doing. I am done. As bimini says (and I said above), I've had my last drink.You mentioned cooking for others. There are agencies that have kitchens that do this - I've volunteered for one in my city from time to time. It's pretty fun, you meet other people, and don't have to clean up at home! If you're in the United States, I think you can call 311 anywhere and they will help you look for such a place.
Glad you're back with a vengeance!
p.s. Some people put that money in a jar and save it for a treat later on. You could go on a pretty nice trip for $4000.
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Originally Posted by Optimist4ever57
This is so much wonderful information, Delilah. Thank you!
I am currently working the Celebrate Recovery program, worksheets and all. I'm learning some things about myself that are very interesting.
Exercise is the key word for me! I have 3 pups that would love to take a walk with me. I think that block of time I used for napping would be a great time to walk!
I've been writing three things I'm grateful for each day in my journal, which I've been doing for many years. Isn't there a grateful thread? I think that would be another good one for me to get involved in. In fact, I believe I have posted there in the past.
Drinking is NOT an option. Got it.
Thanks again
I am currently working the Celebrate Recovery program, worksheets and all. I'm learning some things about myself that are very interesting.
Exercise is the key word for me! I have 3 pups that would love to take a walk with me. I think that block of time I used for napping would be a great time to walk!
I've been writing three things I'm grateful for each day in my journal, which I've been doing for many years. Isn't there a grateful thread? I think that would be another good one for me to get involved in. In fact, I believe I have posted there in the past.
Drinking is NOT an option. Got it.
Thanks again
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Glad you're here with us, Optimist.
No need to be embarrassed with us about anything you have done.
Individually, and as a group, we have made more mistakes than most, certainly with respect to drinking alcohol.
Sobriety is a daily journey for most of us here at SR.
Staying sober is the most important thing we do every day.
Please stick around and keep us apprised of your progress.
No need to be embarrassed with us about anything you have done.
Individually, and as a group, we have made more mistakes than most, certainly with respect to drinking alcohol.
Sobriety is a daily journey for most of us here at SR.
Staying sober is the most important thing we do every day.
Please stick around and keep us apprised of your progress.
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